The Essex based club were beaten 3-2 at Walthamstow in their final game of the season, but finished top on goal difference.
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They beat Suffolk non-league side Felixstowe & Walton United to the league title with both sides finishing level on 97 points.
Sears has played a key role for the Jammers, scoring 33 goals in all competitions, having joined them last summer after a 21-goal season at Chatham Town.
The Jammers were big favourites to clinch promotion this season, having been backed by owners Barrie and Scott Drewitt-Barlow, who made a âmulti-million poundâ takeover of the club back in February 2025 and have big plans for the club and itâs 20-acre stadium site.
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Freddie Sears celebrates during his spell at Ipswich Town. (Image: NQ)
Searsâ manager is fellow ex-Blue Kevin Horlock, who returned to Park Drive for a second spell in charge in February 2025.
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The Jammers also have former Town players Anthony Wordsworth and Tom Eastman in their ranks. They reached the first round proper of the FA Cup this season, but were beaten 5-1 at Port Vale.